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FP54 NWN

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,297 mi
Last recorded143,297 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 NWN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 143,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,497 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/side handbrake effort could be better

n/side undersill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2018 123,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside undersill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 123,926 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and undersill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside undersill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (2 pipes) over back axle areas (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,094 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light has bulbs out

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyreworn inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,230 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,227 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,817 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,290 miles

1.front tyres scuffed on edges 2.wear on front brake discs

Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1.front tyres scuffed on edges 2.wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,959 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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FP54 NWN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP54 NWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP54 NWN registered?

FP54 NWN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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